Sunday, 16 April 2017

Watermelons are mostly water about 92 percent but this refreshing fruit is soaked with nutrients. Each juicy bite has significant levels of vitamins A, B6 and C, antioxidants and amino acids. There's even a modest amount of potassium. Plus, this quintessential summer snack is fat-free, very low in sodium and has only 40 calories per cup.

Watermelons are the perfect example of a food that can help you stay hydrated. Their water content can help keep you hydrated, and their juice is full of good electrolytes. This can even help prevent heat stroke. The watermelon contains fiber, which encourages a healthy digestive tract and helps keep you regular.

I personally like watermelon a lot. During summer this is the perfect snack to enjoy and stay hydrated. You can even add some Feta cheese to enhance the flavor of this salad. As I am on strict diet these days, I avoid to add cheese in my salad. But I enjoyed this heavenly and chilled delicious Watermelon Mint salad in my lunch yesterday. When you are on strict diet, You keep on think that what next I will have in my lunch and or dinner. As Most of the people make their diet chart. I make my diet chart everyday according the ingredients I have. As By writing this post I am enjoying my Oatmeal breakfast with fruits. I found this ripe watermelon on my grocery store and made this fresh watermelon and mint salad with homemade lemon juice dressing. Very easy and quick to enjoy the fat less and full of water content tummy full option in your diet lunch or as a snack.

As We #Foodiemonday People decided for our next them to post recipes on #watermelon. My contribution for this theme is Watermelon and Mint Salad. Enjoyyy the freshness with Watermelon ;)

Sunday, 9 April 2017

Summer in India is the worst season, We always need something so cold and refreshing. Coconut water is an ideal drink for weight loss. It is low in calories and easy on the stomach. In fact, this light and refreshing drink contains various bio active enzymes that aid digestion and boost fat metabolism. Plus, coconut water is rich in potassium, which helps balance out sodium.

Coconut water is an excellent thirst quencher to beat tropical summer thirst. Because of its electrolyte composition, coconut water is also used to re hydrate the body in case of dehydration and fluid loss due to diarrhea, vomiting or excessive sweating. A good source of carbohydrates, it also helps lift your energy level.

This super cool summer drink will give you good amount of energy and refreshing feel as the addition of Khus syrup will make this drink more rich and delicious. Mint leaves and lemon are itself refreshing agent to make any drink so fresh and energetic. As we Foodiemonday team has decided to treat you guys with refreshing summer coolers and frozen coolers. For me and my family the chilled drink is the perfect option in summer to stay fresh.

So, check out the refreshing recipe of this Coconut and Khus cooler.

Ingredients:

500 ml coconut water

1 lemon

1/2 Cup Fresh Mint leaves

1 tsp Black salt

1/2 inch ginger

31/2 Tbsp Khus Syrup

Ice cubes as required

Method:

1. Cut the lemon in to the wedges, combine wedges and mint springs, ginger, black salt and muddle the ingredient with muddler.

2. Add Khus syrup and coconut water, Mix well

3. Add Ice cubes and mix well. strain the drink into the glasses and add some mint leaves. serve chilled.